The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tested negative for Coronavirus but has decided to remain in self-isolation.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, in a statement, said that the result is that of the rapid diagnostic test, while the Governor awaits the result of the PCR test.
According to him, “I can confirm that the governor tested negative for Coronavirus when he ran the rapid diagnostic test for the virus. However, we are currently awaiting the result of a more conclusive PCR test.”
“In the meantime, the governor has decided to continue to work in self-solation and he is asymptomatic,” he added.
Governor Obaseki had on Wednesday said he went into self-isolation and sent his samples for testing after two persons he met some days ago, tested positive for coronavirus.
Apart from Obaseki, governors and top officials are being forced to self-isolate. Among those who are self-isolating is Vice President Yemi Osinbajo after the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari, tested positive for the coronavirus.
This was disclosed in a tweet by his aide, Laolu Akande, who stated that his boss had been working from home. Mr Akande disclosed on Wednesday morning that Professor Osinbajo tested negative for the virus.
Moreover, residents have been asked to stay at home; stricter restrictions have been placed on public gatherings and people.
